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U.S. investigating Jeep Wrangler fire risk
Overheating transmission problem could affect 200,000 vehicles
WASHINGTON - The U.S. government is investigating a potential fire risk in more than 200,000 Jeep Wranglers.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened a preliminary investigation last week into 2007-2008 model year Wranglers with automatic transmissions.
The government has received three complaints in the U.S. alleging overheating of the vehicle's transmission. One complaint said a fire occurred. Another said transmission fluid leaked onto the catalytic converter, leading to smoke.
Chrysler says it is aware of a small number of alleged fires in China involving the Wrangler but not aware of any U.S. cases. There have been no injuries and the automaker is working with regulators in the U.S. and China on the issue.
Vehicle investigations can lead to product recalls.
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08-17-2009, 03:54 PM #1JK Super Freak
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Chrysler not aware of Wrangler fires in US?
2008 Rubicon, 2 Door, Flame Red, Automatic, MyGIG, Power Group, Deep Tint
AEV Pintlers, BFG KM2s 35x12.50x17, Bulldog Fab Rear Stubby Bump, Currie F/R Adjustable Trac Bars, Daystar Upper Dash Panel, FireStik FireFly Antenna, Kilby Rear Shock Skids, LoD Sig Stubby Front Bump, Midland 75-822 CB, Mopar Filler Door and Locking Gas Cap, Rancho Control Arm Skid, Rancho Oil Pan Armor, Riddler Diff Covers, TeraFlex 2.5" Spring Lift, Warn PowerPlant HD, Woods Evap Can Relo, Woods SS Relo, Yukon 5.38s
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08-17-2009, 04:02 PM #2JK Junkie
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Maybe we will get free 5spd trannies out of the deal!!!
545RFE maybeI dont Jeep
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08-17-2009, 04:03 PM #3JK Super Freak
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A free transmission cooler would be nice.
2008 Rubicon, 2 Door, Flame Red, Automatic, MyGIG, Power Group, Deep Tint
AEV Pintlers, BFG KM2s 35x12.50x17, Bulldog Fab Rear Stubby Bump, Currie F/R Adjustable Trac Bars, Daystar Upper Dash Panel, FireStik FireFly Antenna, Kilby Rear Shock Skids, LoD Sig Stubby Front Bump, Midland 75-822 CB, Mopar Filler Door and Locking Gas Cap, Rancho Control Arm Skid, Rancho Oil Pan Armor, Riddler Diff Covers, TeraFlex 2.5" Spring Lift, Warn PowerPlant HD, Woods Evap Can Relo, Woods SS Relo, Yukon 5.38s
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08-17-2009, 04:11 PM #4JK Super Freak
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3 complaints. Seems like that is a lie or there is no issue.
Somehow, I bet Chrysler is unaware of the leaking problems with their tops also.
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08-17-2009, 04:11 PM #5JK Enthusiast
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Heard this from my parents, and I said WT heck!?!?!?
They added 'Auto' affected only 
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Originally Posted by joe002
A free transmission cooler would be nice.
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New 1998 ZJ Limited (Sold-2003)
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08-17-2009, 04:13 PM #6JK Freak
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I wonder how long it will take for them to figure this out and what there going to do to fix it.
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08-17-2009, 07:17 PM #7JK Jedi
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Heard this on the radio on the way home from work today. Do I hear a "recall" in the works?
07' Silver X 2dr Softop (dd)
16x8" 4.5" bs Eagle Alloys 140 / Super Fin/Blk trim
33" Bridgestone "Revo" Dueler AT
Stock Sahara Running boards
I installed OEM cruise/speed control
Airaid CAI
Superchips Flashpaq
Light Force 240 "Blitz" Aux lights
Waiting to install "WARN CE M8000" winch
Can't decide on....
Bumper and Lift.
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08-17-2009, 08:09 PM #8JK Jedi Master
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I wanna manual in mine, that way the wife won't drive it, haha
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08-17-2009, 08:29 PM #9JK Enthusiast
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How long do you have to drive it to "overheat"
Drove my 07 AUTO for 20 straight hours. Yes 20 straight ours twice in the same weak. Only stopping a few minutes for gas 6 times.Last edited by BLACKSTONE; 08-17-2009 at 10:08 PM.
07 JK 2dr Sahara w/ custom roll up windows,freedom top, auto, 4.10s, D-44rear w/tracklock LSD
2" Rubicon Express lift. Old Man Emu Front sport shocks. Rockhard front stubby, Rancho tire carrier w/40 year old HighLift Jack, Shrockworks Sliders ,33" mud grapplers on flat black wheels.
Previous 4x4's
79 FJ40
78 CJ 5
77 Bronco
99 TJ
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08-17-2009, 08:41 PM #10JK Enthusiast
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Thre have been several first and second person reports posted on this forum with pics and vids. Chrysler is blowing smoke up the public's a$$. Pun intended. Glad I have a manual.
2007 JK X Unlimited - Steel Blue
Sunrider, 6spd, 4:10, Added= Black grill insert, EZ Flag Pole Mount, Hidden Hitch, home brew tailgate gas shock
new throw out bearing & shift boot, Daystar dash, mirror movers, seatbelt silencers, Gobi rack, Wilderness rock doors
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